Let me first say that I like Hee-Haw. The jokes were always corny but it had a simplicity about it that was nice. It was mindless entertainment that took you away from politics, the world, and life in general.

That being said, I can't even conceive how they would do a show like this or who their target audience is. I could see it working in an off-Broadway theater as a "send-up" much like the Brady Bunch show in the 90s. But I don't see it working on Broadway.

Hee-Haw was a variety show. It moved from song to comedy sketch to special guest star. What made it so fun was the tempo of the show. They had all these silly 15 second gags throughout the show. How's that going to work on stage?

In addition, will this show be licensing the weekly gags that Hee Haw had? You really can't do the show without the trademark song about the two guys who have lost their wives. This song/sketch was done every week often with the week's guest star. "Where oh where are you tonight, why did you leave me here all alone..."

Are they changing the material of the show? Because what was acceptable in the 1960s certainly isn't acceptable now. They often had jokes that put women in a bad light. And there were also fat jokes involving Lulu Roman.

Finally, many of the regulars are so iconic. Minnie Pearl has always been a difficult persona to capture. I've seen many people (both women and men) attempt her and fail. Their was an ease that Sarah Cannon had playing the role that many can't grasp.

Riedel's enthusiasm surprised me as well. Apparently there is actually an original story here. I love my Broadway, and I love my country music. I've always wondered what a combination of the two would be like. Maybe this could work…?

This happens all the time. A wannabe producer hires an expensive publicist and gets his dream show all over the news in an attempt to raise money. Anyone remember THE LOVE BOAT: THE MUSICAL that had Gavin MacLeod attached to it?